Climbing Lincoln's Steps: The African American Journey
Suzanne Slade
(Author)
Colin Bootman
(Illustrator)
Description
2011 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, Grades Pre-K - 3
A 2011 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Change. It happens slowly. One small step at a time.
This empowering and emotionally driven story showcases significant moments in African American history that tie back to the Lincoln Memorial by introducing iconic civil rights activists as well as exploring President Abraham Lincoln's role in abolishing slavery. This book highlights the hardships and triumphs faced while fighting for racial equality in America.
Product Details
Price
$8.99
$8.36
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
November 01, 2016
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.3 X 10.7 X 0.1 inches | 0.35 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780807512050
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About the Author
Suzanne Slade is the author of over seventy books for children. Her works include picture books and biographies as well as titles about animals, sports, and nature. She lives in Illinois with her husband and children. Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad. He moved to the United States when he was seven, but the vibrant palette of the Caribbean has always influenced his painting. In 2004, he received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award. He lives in New York.
Reviews
"This handsome picture book outlines the history of the civil rights struggle and its leaders." Booklist
"Bootman s illustrations clearly portray the emotions fear, determination, joy of the people present at each moment." Kirkus Reviews"
"This is an excellent chronicle of important steps made toward equality since Abraham Lincoln in a picture book format." Library Media Connection
-This handsome picture book outlines the history of the civil rights struggle and its leaders.- Booklist
-Bootman's illustrations clearly portray the emotions--fear, determination, joy--of the people present at each moment.- Kirkus Reviews
-This is an excellent chronicle of important steps made toward equality since Abraham Lincoln in a picture book format.- Library Media Connection
"Bootman s illustrations clearly portray the emotions fear, determination, joy of the people present at each moment." Kirkus Reviews"
"This is an excellent chronicle of important steps made toward equality since Abraham Lincoln in a picture book format." Library Media Connection
-This handsome picture book outlines the history of the civil rights struggle and its leaders.- Booklist
-Bootman's illustrations clearly portray the emotions--fear, determination, joy--of the people present at each moment.- Kirkus Reviews
-This is an excellent chronicle of important steps made toward equality since Abraham Lincoln in a picture book format.- Library Media Connection
